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Shumbalala Game Lodge

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Presidential Suite | Terrace/patio
IPod dock
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Thornybush Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Greater Kruger National Park
    1 min walk
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    57 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    60 min drive
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    133 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

  • 2411 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Shumbalala Game Lodge

5-star Thornybush Game Reserve lodge with restaurant
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Shumbalala Game Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Some rates at Shumbalala Game Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury lodge also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Shumbalala Game Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

Shumbalala Game Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Shumbalala Game Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 750 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Shumbalala Game Hoedspruit
Shumbalala Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Shumbalala Game Lodge
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Shumbalala Game Lodge Lodge
Shumbalala Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Shumbalala Game Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Shumbalala Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They only accommodate 10-12 guests at a time which makes for a very personal experience. Much better than the large group lodges!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

john, miami

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Be prepared to be nickle and dimed.
When one pays a premium price one should get premium service. On this trip I rode rovis rail and stayed in a suite at saxon hotel and villas in johannesburg. These are true 5 star. I know expedia caters to people with lower expectations. They should not rate this place 5 star. The air conditioner doesnt work. You will not be able to sleep.Make sure to ask them for a price list first. They offer you everything and you dont have any idea of what it costs. The food is horrible. Also remember one of your two game drives leaves at 530am. For people who want a true 5 star experience stay away.

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro, Sao Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exclusividade na selva
Hotel excelente! Super exclusivo - apenas 5 suítes!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort